Skip to main content

Animator - 35+ job offers

35 job opportunities for animator in New Zealand updated today

35

job offers found

· Page 1 / 2
Blind Squirrel Games

Character Artists at BSG… You understand the character art pipeline and bring a strong artistic skillset developed through hands-on game development. You apply your knowledge of anatomy, proportion, silhouette, materials, and visual storytelling to create characters and creatures that support the pr

Service contractFully remote
6 days ago
Auckland
Blind Squirrel Games

Responsibilities Create high-quality character animations using Maya, Blender, or 3ds Max that meet established artistic and technical requirements. Apply animation principles, including weight, timing, spacing, and posing, to deliver believable performances that support gameplay and storytelling. I

Service contractFully remote
6 days ago
Blind Squirrel Games

Blind Squirrel Games in Auckland, New Zealand is seeking a skilled Character Animator to create high-quality character animations for our projects. You will work with Maya/Blender/3ds Max, apply timing, weight, and posing, and collaborate with designers and engineers to integrate animations into the

Full time
1 week ago
Antioch

Location: New York City (in person), San Francisco (in person), or New Zealand (remote) | Type: Full time, onsite | Team: Technical Art Who are we? Antioch is the agentic simulation platform for robotics and autonomy. Teams design, train, and test physical systems in high-fidelity cloud simulation,

Full timeOn-site
1 week ago
Blind Squirrel Games

At Blind Squirrel Games (BSG), creating exceptional games is just the start. As a proud, independent studio, we collaborate with developers and publishers who value innovation and excellence, serving as a trusted partner in bringing high-quality games to life. Our work spans ports, co-development, a

Full timeOn-site
2 weeks ago
Blind Squirrel Games

At Blind Squirrel Games (BSG), creating exceptional games is just the start. As a proud, independent studio, we collaborate with developers and publishers who value innovation and excellence, serving as a trusted partner in bringing high-quality games to life. Our work spans ports, co-development, a

Service contractOn-site
2 weeks ago
Auckland
Blind Squirrel Games

About Blind Squirrel Games At Blind Squirrel Games (BSG), creating exceptional games is just the start. As a proud, independent studio, we collaborate with developers and publishers who value innovation and excellence, serving as a trusted partner in bringing high-quality games to life. Our work spa

Service contractOn-site
2 weeks ago
Auckland City 1010
Blind Squirrel Games

About Blind Squirrel Games At Blind Squirrel Games (BSG), creating exceptional games is just the start. As a proud, independent studio, we collaborate with developers and publishers who value innovation and excellence, serving as a trusted partner in bringing high-quality games to life. Our work spa

Full timeOn-site
2 weeks ago
Auckland
Blind Squirrel Games

About Blind Squirrel Games At Blind Squirrel Games (BSG), creating exceptional games is just the start. As a proud, independent studio, we collaborate with developers and publishers who value innovation and excellence, serving as a trusted partner in bringing high-quality games to life. Our work spa

Service contractOn-site
2 weeks ago
Auckland
Blind Squirrel Games

About Blind Squirrel Games At Blind Squirrel Games (BSG), creating exceptional games is just the start. As a proud, independent studio, we collaborate with developers and publishers who value innovation and excellence, serving as a trusted partner in bringing high-quality games to life. Our work spa

Service contractOn-site
2 weeks ago
Blind Squirrel Games

At Blind Squirrel Games (BSG), creating exceptional games is just the start. As a proud, independent studio, we collaborate with developers and publishers who value innovation and excellence, serving as a trusted partner in bringing high-quality games to life. Our work spans ports, co-development, a

Service contractOn-site
2 weeks ago
Blind Squirrel Games

At Blind Squirrel Games (BSG), creating exceptional games is just the start. As a proud, independent studio, we collaborate with developers and publishers who value innovation and excellence, serving as a trusted partner in bringing high-quality games to life. Our work spans ports, co-development, a

Service contractOn-site
2 weeks ago
Auckland
Blind Squirrel Games

Responsibilities Create high-quality character animations using Maya, Blender, or 3ds Max that meet established artistic and technical requirements. Apply animation principles, including weight, timing, spacing, and posing, to deliver believable performances that support gameplay and storytelling. I

Full timeOn-site
2 weeks ago
Prismatic Studios

Job Description: We are developing our first original internal IP and are looking for a 3D Animator to join the team and help bring the game's characters and creatures to life. You will be responsible for creating animations for the characters and creatures of our game. You will work closely with ou

Service contract
2 weeks ago
Wētā FX

We are pleased to again be offering a Wētā FX Animation Internship (In honour of Julie Baines) for the 2026/27 summer break. This Internship honours Julie Baines (1993-2020), an animator at Wētā FX. Julie had a lifelong love for filmmaking and was a talented young animator. This is an amazing opport

Full timeOn-site
3 weeks ago
Twine

Job description Salary: $60,000 – $90,000 Twine is seeking a skilled 3D animator for a remote freelance opportunity focused on delivering high-quality character animations using Blender and motion capture. You will refine motion capture data and bring characters to life with realistic movement for v

Service contract
3 weeks ago
Twine

Job description Salary: $60,000 – $90,000 Twine is seeking a skilled 3D animator for a remote freelance opportunity focused on delivering high-quality character animations using Blender and motion capture. You will refine motion capture data and bring characters to life with realistic movement for v

Service contract
3 weeks ago
New Plymouth
Twine

Job description Salary: $60,000 – $90,000 Join a dynamic project focused on delivering high-quality 3D character animations using Blender and motion capture technology. This remote freelance opportunity is ideal for a skilled animator who excels at refining motion capture data and bringing character

Service contractHybrid
3 weeks ago
Wētā FX

We are pleased to again be offering a Wētā FX Animation Internship (In honour of Julie Baines) for the 2026/27 summer break. This Internship honours Julie Baines (1993-2020), an animator at Wētā FX. Julie had a lifelong love for filmmaking and was a talented young animator. This is an amazing opport

Full time
3 weeks ago
Twine

This role involves creating a vibrant, story-driven 60-second 3D animated commercial for a food delivery brand. The animation should capture the essence of hard work, hunger, and the satisfaction of finding a quick solution, all brought to life in a Pixar or DreamWorks-inspired style. The project re

Service contractOn-site
4 weeks ago

Estimated salary for Animator

$49,000 – $77,000per year

Estimation confidence: Low

Estimate based on market data. Actual salaries may vary depending on experience, company, and location.

View full salary data →

Animator by city

Find animator job offers in the top cities in New Zealand

Industries hiring Animator

Frequently asked questions about Animator

How much does a Animator earn in New Zealand?
The estimated salary for Animator in New Zealand ranges from $49,000 to $77,000 NZD per year, depending on experience and location.
How many Animator jobs are available?
There are currently 35 job offers for Animator in New Zealand listed on BeBee.
Which cities have the most Animator jobs?
The cities with the most Animator jobs in New Zealand are: Auckland.
How can I apply for a Animator job?
Sign up for free on BeBee, complete your professional profile, and apply directly to the Animator positions that interest you with one click.